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Francisco Rufino

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 01, 2014

Victim Details

Francisco Rufino

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2014-02-01

22

Francisco

Rufino

07/16/2026


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Francisco Rufino, aged 22, was tragically killed on January 31, 2014, in the Pilsen neighborhood on the Lower West Side of Chicago. The incident took place during a drive-by shooting, which was part of a broader trend of violence in the area during that time. The Pilsen neighborhood, while culturally vibrant, had been struggling with a surge of gang activity and violence, contributing to tragic incidents like the one that claimed Rufino's life.

The shooting occurred late at night and wa ...
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  • Shootings leave 1 dead, 6 wounded - Chicago Tribune
  • 1 Killed, 9 Wounded In Overnight Shootings - CBS Chicago
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